1440p Sweet Spot · ~$1,400

7 parts · $1384.80 estimated · Created Jul 24, 2026

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Parts list

Intel Core i3-14100F4C/8T · 4.7 GHz boostIntel$104.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Ripjaws V Series (Black)DDR4-3200 · CL16 · 2×16GB (32GB)G.SKILL$249.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 IIRAM ≤5333ASUS$99.99↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech Century II (Silver)850W · ATXMontech$79.90↓ AmazonAmazon ↗Newegg ↗
Montech TEN M1 (Black)fits GPU ≤438mm · cooler ≤165mmMontech$69.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 OC16GB VRAM · 290mm longXFX$579.99Amazon ↗Newegg ↗
Samsung MZ V9P2T0 2TB2TB · PCIe 4.0 NVMeSAMSUNG$199.95Amazon ↗Newegg ↗

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ABuild Score 91/100Excellent 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

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1440p gaming: Excellent 1440p gaming build — Quality parts (PSU + cooling) — durable foundation.

How to improve · 4 pts to S

Expected performancecosting ~3 pts

93 fps median across 5 demanding games at 1440p · 80% above 60 fps, 40% above 100 · via HowManyFPS

Future-proofingcosting ~3 pts

Older platform — limited CPU upgrade path without swapping motherboard + RAM

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Expected FPSfollows the Build Score scenario

Expected FPS · 1440p

For i3-14100F + RX 9070, default settings. Estimates only — your actual framerate may be higher or lower.

Cyberpunk 2077
2560×1440 · High
116 avg
84 1% low
Black Myth: Wukong
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
55 avg
41 1% low
Hogwarts Legacy
2560×1440 · High
93 avg
58 1% low
Alan Wake 2
2560×1440 · High · RT Off
72 avg
54 1% low
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
2560×1440 · Ultra
128 avg
89 1% low
Counter-Strike 2
2560×1440 · High
380 avg
257 1% low

Estimates via HowManyFPS · cached up to 24 hours.

Why these are estimates?

These numbers are model-predicted averages, not measured benchmarks of your specific system. Treat them as ballpark guidance, not a promise. Real framerate depends on:

Your full system (RAM speed, storage, drivers, OS, background load)
In-game scene complexity, multiplayer player count, mods
Driver updates and game patches after this estimate was made
Display, thermals, and how your case manages airflow

If you want a measured number for your specific build, the only reliable answer is to benchmark it yourself once you own the parts.

Balance

GPU-bound (18%)

GPU-limited at 1440p gaming — measured against real FPS data, a stronger GPU would unlock about +43% with this CPU (median 93 fps → ~116 fps across 5 demanding AAA games).

Compatibility

All checks pass

Power

PSU Excellent · 399W draw / 850W

Physical fit

GPU + cooler clear the case

Spec-sheet guidance — verify before buying.